MANILA, Philippines – Although he was able to retain his World Boxing Council (WBC) junior flyweight title on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) in Mexico, the Philippines' Rodel “Batang Mandaue” Mayol said he wants to have a rematch with Mexican Omar Nino Romero after their fight ended in a technical draw.

“I want a rematch. I feel I could knock him out next time. His punches are not that strong. I did not feel his power at all. I wanted to tire him out then try to KO him in the later rounds,” Mayol told Dr. Allan Recto of PhilBoxing.com.

Romero (28-3-2 with 11 KOs) fired low blows at Mayol before landing a left hook that sent the Filipino to the canvass in the 3rd round. The referee was about to stop the fight when the Mexican nailed the left hook.

Officials then decided to let Mayol (26-4-2 with 20 KOs) keep his WBC title due a technical draw.

Asked about the officials’ decision, Mayol said: “To me, it is okay but it should have been a disqualification because it was an intentional foul or deliberate punch after a foul (low blow).”

“However, it’s quite okay as I am able to keep my belt. I wasn’t able to dodge his left hook that caught me by surprise,” he added.

Normal condition

Mayol also noted that he is feeling fine despite the knockdown at the Coliseo Olimpico de la UG in Guadalajara.

“I was in a lot of pain. I heard the referee shout, ‘Stop!’ I faced sideways to avoid his punches,” Mayol said of the low blows. “I wanted to jump up and down because of the excruciating testicular pain. I did not anticipate Omar Nino would deliver a foul punch. I did not see his hook coming.”

Despite this, Mayol said he did not have any minor injury, loss of consciousness, headache and vomiting.

Dr. Ed de la Vega, also of PhilBoxing.com, spoke about Mayol’s condition in detail.

“Imaging studies (CT scan/MRI) were done and everything came back normal. I also checked his neck and jaw but everything’s fine,” he said.

“The decision as to the Technical Draw is already official. However, the WBC said there could be a rematch but they still need to review the video of the fight before they could make an official announcement,” de la Vega noted.